From 8b533ac60b910c27a5251bdea4aa60df4f2bbdc7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Simon Michael Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2024 09:17:18 -1000 Subject: [PATCH] faq: How to track savings goals --- src/FAQ.md | 14 ++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 14 insertions(+) diff --git a/src/FAQ.md b/src/FAQ.md index 16de02b..655c510 100644 --- a/src/FAQ.md +++ b/src/FAQ.md @@ -215,3 +215,17 @@ You can record them either in your base currency, or with a dedicated commodity As you use them, transfer/convert them to expenses. If you don't need such detail you can record their full amount as an expense on the purchase date, and not track them further. + +### How to track savings goals ? + +Some ways: + +- Document the goal in the account name so it shows up in reports along with the balance. Simple. +- Treat it as a budgeting problem and follow one of the many [[budgeting]] guides. h/ledger's --budget goal report is probably more useful than envelope budgeting here. +- Track it as a (imaginary, self-imposed) liability that you are paying off. Sometimes this adds a bit of noise and confusion. +- Script/build a custom goals report for yourself. + +More: + +- https://www.reddit.com/r/plaintextaccounting/comments/1c2bvx2/how_to_track_goals_in_beancount/ +- https://www.reddit.com/r/plaintextaccounting/search?q=goals&restrict_sr=on